when to clip??????

jutland · 03-08-2005, 08:11 AM

hey i was wondering when you guys start to clip i wanna clip my horses now but iam always worried it will be to cold for them. so any opinions would be great..............

Moostang · 03-08-2005, 08:19 AM

I don't start clipping until late fall when they get their winter coat, then stop in late january. I don't clip the summer coat, unless for some reason the horse hasn't adapted to the California summer.

jutland · 03-08-2005, 08:21 AM

no i mean clipping off thier winter coat here i cant clip in the winters it is way to cold and i have to clip in the spring because some of my horses shed out really slowly so they over heat.

Shotgun93 · 03-08-2005, 08:34 AM

It really isn't the best idea to clip a horses summer coat, which is what is coming in underneath all that winter hair. Then best thing to do would be to use a shedding stone and some elbow grease. You could also blanket your horse, if they are warmer, they will start to shed out.

jutland · 03-08-2005, 08:37 AM

thats true thanks for the advice

03-08-2005, 08:11 AM	#1
jutland Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: oly.,washington Posts: 585 Images: 89	when to clip?????? hey i was wondering when you guys start to clip i wanna clip my horses now but iam always worried it will be to cold for them. so any opinions would be great.............. __________________ member of the 20 pound club current weight: 200 goal weight: 150 when life gives you lemons make lemonade then find someone whos life is giving them vodka and have a party

03-08-2005, 08:19 AM	#2
Moostang Senior Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northern Calif Posts: 9,823 Images: 681 Blog Entries: 55	I don't start clipping until late fall when they get their winter coat, then stop in late january. I don't clip the summer coat, unless for some reason the horse hasn't adapted to the California summer. __________________ Don't poke bears... give them honey! http://moostangproductions.com

03-08-2005, 08:21 AM	#3
jutland Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: oly.,washington Posts: 585 Images: 89	no i mean clipping off thier winter coat here i cant clip in the winters it is way to cold and i have to clip in the spring because some of my horses shed out really slowly so they over heat. __________________ member of the 20 pound club current weight: 200 goal weight: 150 when life gives you lemons make lemonade then find someone whos life is giving them vodka and have a party

03-08-2005, 08:34 AM	#4
Shotgun93 Senior Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Southwest SD Posts: 13,587 Images: 124	It really isn't the best idea to clip a horses summer coat, which is what is coming in underneath all that winter hair. Then best thing to do would be to use a shedding stone and some elbow grease. You could also blanket your horse, if they are warmer, they will start to shed out. __________________ In the quiet light of the stable, you hear a muffled snort, the stamp of a hoof, a friendly nicker. Gentle eyes inquire, "How was your day old friend?" and suddenly, all your troubles fade away. -Author Unknown

03-08-2005, 08:37 AM	#5
jutland Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: oly.,washington Posts: 585 Images: 89	thats true thanks for the advice __________________ member of the 20 pound club current weight: 200 goal weight: 150 when life gives you lemons make lemonade then find someone whos life is giving them vodka and have a party

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